Do An Architect Company NeedsBussniess Devlopment Manager ?

Dear All;
I am working for an architect company. We are into commercial architecture.
Need ur help as we are looking out for an Bussniess devlopment manager.
Major question is that do an architect company needs some one for bussniess devlopment?
Bus as my management thinks i have to do.
What are the points to be kept in mind while recruiting the person?
what qualification should a candidate should have?
Regards;
Ruchi

HI Ruchi
Sales person are much needed in todays market irrespective of which product or services.
Hiring a salesperson will have some advantages
1. Increased Business
2. Inflow of new ideas
3. Increase in External contact
4. Promotion
Criteria for a architect
1. BE in Civil
2. Course in Architecture preferred or Experience in working with a Architect firm.
3. Major criteria is Communication and Convincing abilities.

Dear Manish
I agree with ahatever u said.
But our sir said me to look out for some who has pleasant personality & good at presentations.
preferabally from airlines or media background with knowledge of corporate sales who is interestered in selling our services.
So for finding such person what can be done means what way can i adopt?

The Business Dev. Manager or Marketing person should have the same back ground of Architecture for technical presentations. The persons from other sectors like aviation or media may not have the expertise of architecture.
Pon

Dear Rashmi,
I agree with the views expressed by Mr Manish and Mr Pon.
Pleasant personality and good presentation skills are essentially a part of soft Skills.
The base has to be architecture to explain the nuances to the client.
V.Raghunathan..................................... ................. Navi Mumbai

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